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Motion · S6M-01191 · 13 Sep 2021

IPF Week 2021

Lodged by Colin Smyth Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that 20 to 26 September is IPF Week 2021; understands that idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung condition that worsens over time, has no cure and affects an estimated 2,500 people in Scotland; notes that the condition results in scarring of the lungs for unknown reasons and, when this gets worse, it becomes harder to take in a deep breath and the lungs cannot take in sufficient levels of oxygen; welcomes the awareness raised by Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Scotland, Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis and other lung and chest charities on IPF and the support that they provide to people living with the condition, and commits to ensuring that people with IPF symptoms are effectively and timeously diagnosed, and to ensure that they receive the correct support and treatment after diagnosis.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.